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Pepto BismolCHEWABLES

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Select Consumer Group
Label updated
2026-07-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Uses

relieves

  • travelers' diarrhea
  • diarrhea
  • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
    • heartburn
    • indigestion
    • nausea
    • gas
    • belching
    • fullness
Warnings

Reye's syndrome:

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert:

Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are

  • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • taking other salicylate products
Do not use if

you have

  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem
  • bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • fever
  • mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any drug for

  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis
When using this product

a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• chew or dissolve in mouth

• adults and children 12 years and over:

  •  2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
  •  2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)

• do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours

• use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days

• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent

dehydration caused by diarrhea

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
  • salicylate 101 mg
  • low sodium
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if the printed inner wrap is broken or missing.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Chewable Tablet Carton

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5611c6cb-5c0b-cf4e-e063-6394a90abff8 · Version 1
NDC: 85237-1903